Has anyone ever used a Griot's 3 inch Orbital to Remove Swirl Marks

**Louie_Blu** · 02-22-2012, 05:51 PM

My Porter Cable Broke and I have my 3 inch Griots and and some 4 inch pads, I have to remove swirl marks and make this Black Caddy SUV shine tomorrow just wanted some input from you guys

thanks for any help

Louie

**JrDetailerwoman** · 02-22-2012, 05:57 PM

I have removed scratches (branch scuff/scratches) with the Meg's MF cutting pad and D300.

**Louie_Blu** · 02-22-2012, 06:02 PM

Originally Posted by JrDetailerwoman

I have removed scratches (branch scuff/scratches) with the Meg's MF cutting pad and D300.

ok cool but what type of machine did you use ? I was wondering if anyone basically has done a whole car with the Griot's 3 inch Orbital to remove swirl marks and light scratches?

thanks for your input

**Setec Astronomy** · 02-22-2012, 06:08 PM

She meant the GG 3"...she was helping me when my mother drove through some brush after our Oct. 29 storm. Not sure how much correction you're going to get with 4" foam and it's sure going to take a long time to do the whole car, but one does what one has to when equipment problems happen.

PS I've heard you might be able to get a G110 at Wal-Mart...or you could get up early and drive down to AG and get a new machine man...

**daves120** · 02-22-2012, 06:37 PM

From my experience the GG 3" buffer is not strong enough to spin the 4" pads correctly. Just my two cents

**tw33k2514** · 02-22-2012, 06:41 PM

I think your going to hate your life if you try to polish an SUV with a Griots 3"....

**Louie_Blu** · 02-22-2012, 06:45 PM

Originally Posted by Setec Astronomy

She meant the GG 3"...she was helping me when my mother drove through some brush after our Oct. 29 storm. Not sure how much correction you're going to get with 4" foam and it's sure going to take a long time to do the whole car, but one does what one has to when equipment problems happen.

PS I've heard you might be able to get a G110 at Wal-Mart...or you could get up early and drive down to AG and get a new machine man...

I will check out Wal-Mart thanks

Originally Posted by daves120

From my experience the GG 3" buffer is not strong enough to spin the 4" pads correctly. Just my two cents

I've never tried it before but if that's the case maybe I should just put this detail off till I can fix my PC
thanks for your help

**2old2change** · 02-22-2012, 06:45 PM

Originally Posted by Louie_Blu

My Porter Cable Broke and I have my 3 inch Griots and and some 4 inch pads, I have to remove swirl marks and make this Black Caddy SUV shine tomorrow just wanted some input from you guys

thanks for any help

Louie

You can do it but it will be one looooong day. As one other poster has said it would be a little quicker with a 3" m/f pad. It's like asking can swirls be removed by hand. The answer is also yes but it would take a ridiculous amount of time.I personally would ask to reschedule until the 6" machine can be fixed or replaced. Remember , work smart , not hard.

**Setec Astronomy** · 02-22-2012, 06:47 PM

Originally Posted by Louie_Blu

I will check out Wal-Mart thanks

That's a shot in the dark, we have one unconfirmed report.

Originally Posted by Louie_Blu

I've never tried it before but if that's the case maybe I should just put this detail off till I can fix my PC

I'd put it off...a Suburban with a 4" pad is no fun, even on a PC. I agree the GG 3" is going to be wimpy with the 4", it barely gets by with the 3" foam, but it is fun on small areas with the MF pads.

**slickooz** · 02-22-2012, 06:49 PM

Originally Posted by Louie_Blu

I will check out Wal-Mart thanks

I've never tried it before but if that's the case maybe I should just put this detail off till I can fix my PC
thanks for your help

^ that is a good idea. You will probably hate polishing the whole car with that polisher. It is only meant for smaller job like pillars, isolated scratches, headlights, etc...

Whats wrong with your PC anyways?